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May 2008

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8th May, 2008

Activision reports $2.9 billion net revenues for FY 2008

Published at 07:55PM

CEO Kotick notes that 2008 was the best year in the company's history, with Q4 the most profitable non-holiday quarter

Online subscriptions exceed $1 billion a year, says NPD

Published at 04:41PM

NPD has reported data and survey results indicating that online game subscriptions in the US exceed $1 billion a year

Netherlands' gaming industry hits EUR 1 billion

Published at 04:37PM

NLGD expects the figure to continue to rise to EUR 1.2 billion this year

Playlogic reports $0.7 million Q1 profit

Published at 04:18PM

Playlogic has reported Q1 2008 net profit of $0.7 million, a slight decrease from the prior year

THQ signs new deal with Marvel

Published at 12:40PM

The publisher has obtained the exclusive rights to the Marvel Super Hero Squad brand

Spacetime Studios acquires Blackstar IP

Published at 11:45AM

The developer has gained full ownership of all the tools, technology and IP from their deal with NCsoft

Web is the future of gaming, says Cousins

Published at 11:28AM

DICE's executive producer believes the web will be the gaming platform of the future

inXile hires former Microsoft exec for new division

Published at 09:32AM

Line Rider developer launches online network for user-generated content

US bill to enforce game ratings with ID checks

Published at 09:28AM

The bipartisan move would see retailers fined $5,000 for selling an 'adult' game to a minor

Nintendo icon is Japan's richest man

Published at 09:01AM

The retired former president Hiroshi Yamauchi is now worth USD 7.8 billion thanks to strong Wii and DS sales

Xbox claims over 60 per cent of US GTA IV sales

Published at 08:58AM

Microsoft claims an advantage over Sony and says the game is boosting its console sales by as much as 54 per cent

EA making Wii fitness game

Published at 08:24AM

Moore reveals "western" workout title for newly created Freestyle label

MMO Week: TV production akin to game development

Published at 08:00AM

FireSky's VP sees a similarity between TV series production and development of incremental MMO content

Moore "disappointed" by Home delay

Published at 07:35AM

Former Xbox boss takes swipe at Sony for delaying its Home service for PlayStation 3

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